"That is because they are assholes."

[kentauros]

98. The problem with "teaching them a lesson"

is that it's not as simple as that. If I were to take your Hopi Indian analogy and apply it to what would really happen were we to withhold federal aid to those hit by natural disasters, then it would be as if the child not only burned his hand, but managed to fling burning embers around the campfire, burning everyone, too. I just don't think you can teach these people lessons. They're too ignorant and selfish for that.

Any lessons taught that would stick will have to be taught on an individual basis, at the lowest levels, like in schools.

Really, though, the point is moot. Aid will get to those hit by Sandy, one way or another. These republicans are beyond lesson-teaching, and maybe even beyond shaming. The best thing we could do is to vote them out of office (nullifying their gerrymandering of the districts would be a big help in that regard.) That's the only lesson they seem to get.